U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23. - U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23.
A U.S. Marine UC-12W Huron takes off at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 4. - A U.S. Marine UC-12W Huron takes off at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 4.
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Sailors from Undersea Rescue Command deploy the Sibitzky Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from the deck of the Military Sealift Command-chartered merchant vessel HOS Dominator. Undersea Rescue Command is aiding in recovery of the missing seven Marines and one Sailor from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by LT Curtis Khol/Released) - Sailors from Undersea Rescue Command deploy the Sibitzky Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from the deck of the Military Sealift Command-chartered merchant vessel HOS Dominator. Undersea Rescue Command is aiding in recovery of the missing seven Marines and one Sailor from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by LT Curtis Khol/Released)
A test facility professional prepares to fire an M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure test round at an undisclosed test range in 2019. - A test facility professional prepares to fire an M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure test round at an undisclosed test range in 2019.
U.S. Marines arrive to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, July 31. - U.S. Marines arrive to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, July 31.
A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk pilot returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during ongoing search and rescue operations following an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California, July 30, 2020. Assisting in the search and rescue operations are the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn, multiple U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopters and small boats from USS Makin Island, the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset, the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Sector San Diego. - A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk pilot returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during ongoing search and rescue operations following an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California, July 30, 2020. Assisting in the search and rescue operations are the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn, multiple U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopters and small boats from USS Makin Island, the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset, the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Sector San Diego.
Lt. Col. Christopher Tsirlis presents his son, Christian, with the $180,000 Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship during his high school awards night in 2019. - Lt. Col. Christopher Tsirlis presents his son, Christian, with the $180,000 Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship during his high school awards night in 2019.
Civilian employees use hand signals to lower the M1A1 “Abrams” tank onto the rail cars aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 7. - Civilian employees use hand signals to lower the M1A1 “Abrams” tank onto the rail cars aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 7.
U.S. Marines work to conceal themselves during an exercise in the Romeo Training Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 27. - U.S. Marines work to conceal themselves during an exercise in the Romeo Training Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 27.
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Stefani Mochisaki stands for a photo inside the COVID response cell office at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 24. - U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Stefani Mochisaki stands for a photo inside the COVID response cell office at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 24.
Contractors put final touches on Production Plant Barstow's new structure on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 24. - Contractors put final touches on Production Plant Barstow's new structure on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 24.
U.S. Marines and Sailors wave from a distance to their friends and family as they depart San Diego, Calif. aboard USNS City of Bismarck (EPF-9) July 2. - U.S. Marines and Sailors wave from a distance to their friends and family as they depart San Diego, Calif. aboard USNS City of Bismarck (EPF-9) July 2.
A 105mm Howitzer fires to start the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon , Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2017. - A 105mm Howitzer fires to start the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon , Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2017.
U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Paschal, a driver within the Joint Reception Center (JRC) welcomes the new Marines to the island of Okinawa on Kadena Air Base, July 9, 2020. The JRC staff drive to Kadena Air Base to transport the Marines and greenside sailors to the barracks to execute a 14-day restriction of movement (ROM), followed by a week of welcome aboard classes to orient them to the new island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly) - U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Paschal, a driver within the Joint Reception Center (JRC) welcomes the new Marines to the island of Okinawa on Kadena Air Base, July 9, 2020. The JRC staff drive to Kadena Air Base to transport the Marines and greenside sailors to the barracks to execute a 14-day restriction of movement (ROM), followed by a week of welcome aboard classes to orient them to the new island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly)
Dale Askew pulls out a stretcher from the back of an ambulance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29. - Dale Askew pulls out a stretcher from the back of an ambulance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29.
Sgt. Brian Kunst, a recruiter from Recruiting Station Salt Lake City answers questions following particpation in "Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps," a two-day Call of Duty: Warzone gaming tournament hosted online by Esports Stadium Arlington in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps. - Sgt. Brian Kunst, a recruiter from Recruiting Station Salt Lake City answers questions following particpation in "Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps," a two-day Call of Duty: Warzone gaming tournament hosted online by Esports Stadium Arlington in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps.
U.S. Navy veteran Ian Beard, a psychiatric technician, poses for a photo after discussing the benefits of group therapy on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15. - U.S. Navy veteran Ian Beard, a psychiatric technician, poses for a photo after discussing the benefits of group therapy on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15.
A U.S. Marine prepares to load 40mm practice M781 rounds into an Mk-19 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 29. - A U.S. Marine prepares to load 40mm practice M781 rounds into an Mk-19 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 29.
LaNell Mayberry poses with myriad FOCUS information and tools used to help military families aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 7. - LaNell Mayberry poses with myriad FOCUS information and tools used to help military families aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 7.
Personnel are monitoring sea turtle nests aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, MCBH, June 10. - Personnel are monitoring sea turtle nests aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, MCBH, June 10.
A U.S. Marine draws a bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 8. - A U.S. Marine draws a bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 8.
U.S. Marines work with firefighters from around San Diego County to put out a fire on a mobile aircraft firefighting trainer during a training evolution at the San Diego International Airport in San Diego, July 10. - U.S. Marines work with firefighters from around San Diego County to put out a fire on a mobile aircraft firefighting trainer during a training evolution at the San Diego International Airport in San Diego, July 10.
Marine recruiters and future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, pose for a photo after volunteering with the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank in Los Angeles, June 20. - Marine recruiters and future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, pose for a photo after volunteering with the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank in Los Angeles, June 20.
A U.S. Marine observes the French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral June 24. - A U.S. Marine observes the French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral June 24.
Owen Conner, uniforms and heraldry curator with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, inspects medal collection belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Russell Rose at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10. - Owen Conner, uniforms and heraldry curator with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, inspects medal collection belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Russell Rose at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10.
A U.S. Marine receives over-the-shoulder Networking On-the-Move training from Dylan Cummiford aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 12. - A U.S. Marine receives over-the-shoulder Networking On-the-Move training from Dylan Cummiford aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 12.
A drill instructor prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7. - A drill instructor prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7.
The III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade bands performed together from June 15 to 18, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - The III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade bands performed together from June 15 to 18, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Darren Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, watches the waves at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 24. - Darren Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, watches the waves at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 24.
U.S. Marines stand in front of the boat they used to help rescue a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14. - U.S. Marines stand in front of the boat they used to help rescue a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14.
A U.S. Marine posts security during an airfield assault and seizure simulation at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field, Camp Davis, N.C., June 9. - A U.S. Marine posts security during an airfield assault and seizure simulation at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field, Camp Davis, N.C., June 9.
A AH-64D Apache helicopter launches from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller June 25. - A AH-64D Apache helicopter launches from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller June 25.
The Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Calif. - The Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Calif.
A U.S. Marine salute the unit colors during the opening ceremony of SPMAGTF-SC, June 26. - A U.S. Marine salute the unit colors during the opening ceremony of SPMAGTF-SC, June 26.
200622-M-MV109-1348 BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. John Cartwright III, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M134 GAU-17 during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released) - BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. John Cartwright III, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M134 GAU-17 during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
A U.S. Marine practices marksmanship fundamentals from the kneeling position with an M16A4 service rifle on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 7. - A U.S. Marine practices marksmanship fundamentals from the kneeling position with an M16A4 service rifle on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 7.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Juliet Calvin, the commanding officer of 1st Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, conducts a walkthrough of the battalion workspaces at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 4, 2020. 1st Network Bn., the first of six new Marine Corps network units, was created to improve oversight, command, and control of the Marine Corps enterprise network while managing building and local area networks around base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Juliet Calvin, the commanding officer of 1st Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, conducts a walkthrough of the battalion workspaces at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 4, 2020. 1st Network Bn., the first of six new Marine Corps network units, was created to improve oversight, command, and control of the Marine Corps enterprise network while managing building and local area networks around base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)
A U.S. Marine participates in the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21. - A U.S. Marine participates in the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21.
Corporal Philip Jasso completes reports in his new office at was once the Base Safety Department. - Corporal Philip Jasso completes reports in his new office at was once the Base Safety Department.
One of only 49 Japanese Type 4 Ka-Tsus ever built is on display at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. - One of only 49 Japanese Type 4 Ka-Tsus ever built is on display at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.
Bud Hennebaul, the scholastic leadership academy director for the National Wrestling Coaches Association, Col. David Fallon, the commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District, and Brian Smith, the head wrestling coach for the University of Missouri, speak during a NWCA online webinar held June 10, 2020. The webinar, titled “Marines and Wrestling: Developing the Next Great American Generation,” was part of NWCA’s scholastic wrestling webinar series sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The series is designed for ongoing coaching development and to inform coaches and influencers of opportunities to involve Marines in their programs. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May) - Bud Hennebaul, the scholastic leadership academy director for the National Wrestling Coaches Association, Col. David Fallon, the commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District, and Brian Smith, the head wrestling coach for the University of Missouri, speak during a NWCA online webinar held June 10, 2020. The webinar, titled “Marines and Wrestling: Developing the Next Great American Generation,” was part of NWCA’s scholastic wrestling webinar series sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The series is designed for ongoing coaching development and to inform coaches and influencers of opportunities to involve Marines in their programs. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)
The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released) - The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released)
The U.S. Marine Corps, in association with Esports Stadium Arlington, presents “Reload Drops In With the U.S. Marine Corps”. - The U.S. Marine Corps, in association with Esports Stadium Arlington, presents “Reload Drops In With the U.S. Marine Corps”.
A U.S. Marine briefs task force leaders during a virtual team meeting at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 29. - A U.S. Marine briefs task force leaders during a virtual team meeting at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 29.
A U.S. Marine hikes during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23. - A U.S. Marine hikes during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23.
Photo provided by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marquez. - Photo provided by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marquez.
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